Peterson's son, whose name is being withheld by authorities, died of injuries he suffered in an alleged assault. A 27-year-old man who had been dating the boy's mother had been charged with aggravated assaulted and battery of an infant and could face additional charges.

"Sick world we live in.. Prayers for Adrian Peterson and family #RipKid," tweeted the Memphis Grizzlies' Quincy Pondexter.